Fail Army

TV3’s Friday night comedy line-up one of few constants in an ever-changing world

TV3’s Friday night comedy line-up one of few constants in an ever-changing world

Friday night's alright for... laughing? Duncan Greive seeks comfort in TV3's reliable and formidable week-ending comedy schedule.

By Duncan Greive | 26th February, 2016

“You will be witness to a marriage falling apart” – Guy Montgomery on the return season of Fail Army

“You will be witness to a marriage falling apart” – Guy Montgomery on the return season of Fail Army

"If you stopped and asked someone on the street, 'What is Fail Army missing?' Nine out of ten people would say, 'What is Fail Army?'" - co-host Guy Montgomery on the return season of New Zealand's most beloved clip show.

By Guy Montgomery | 12th February, 2016

Summer Reissue: How Did a Proudly Stupid YouTube Ripoff Become a Smash Hit?

Summer Reissue: How Did a Proudly Stupid YouTube Ripoff Become a Smash Hit?

Lost amongst TV3's big budget reality imports and current affairs cancellations has been one unexpected hit: YouTube-on-TV clip show Fail Army. Duncan Greive tries to figure out how this designed-to-fail show works.

By Duncan Greive | 28th December, 2015

Fail Army: How Did a Proudly Stupid YouTube Ripoff Become a Smash Hit?

Fail Army: How Did a Proudly Stupid YouTube Ripoff Become a Smash Hit?

Duncan Greive tries to figure out how YouTube-on-TV clip show Fail Army has become an unexpected hit for TV3, between big budget reality imports and current affairs cancellations.

By Duncan Greive | 19th June, 2015